I left home around 6:30 a.m., thinking that I'd go to Pollywog Ponds for my morning walk. Patchy fog hindered my plans some. I just didn't want to walk [in tennis shoes] on the grass trail and get my feet soaked with all the dew that I find at that hour. So, I drove to Calallen, Texas and walked the PAVED trail at Bazemore Park instead. Once I pulled into the park, through the gate, once again I saw white tailed deer on both sides of the road, just feet from my car! I didn't want to startle them any, so I took three photos through the closed side window...
I parked near the hawk watch platform and went up on deck. Found that the fog had condensed along the interstate highway at quite a distance from me...
I walked a short time, spotting ducks [many different species], a couple of nutrias [large water rodents], javelinas grazing in the high grasses, black necked stilts, cardinals, kiskadees, sparrows, a NEW bird...the Sprague's Pipit, one solitary sandpipier along the river, and another bird that may be a new species also...I have yet to go through my guide book to I D it. Other than the bird photos taken, this is some of what I saw..
River is behind all the trees....bottom right in photo
The white flowers are very pretty. Do you know what it is? The wet leaves are spectacular, so pretty! I have seen these Javelinas on T.V. nature shows. This one looks like a groundhog or a beaver. But I know their legs are longer.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that is some kind of weed. The beaver-like critter is a nutria.
DeleteThat is a wonderful way to start out the day.
ReplyDelete...and at that hour, it's quiet. I like that best of all.
DeleteLOVE all the wildlife and the wild trees and moss, I thought the nutria was a beaver, have not heard that word before. whatever it is I would die of joy to see one. the deer are so beautiful
ReplyDelete...more or less, a giant rat.
DeleteOh, well that was a let down!! I had high hopes it was a beaver. Shows how language effects one's opinion.. :)
DeleteLol...no beaver, just an over-grown rat. Gotta be a member of our Congress? (Couldn't resist saying)
DeleteSuch great pictures you got, Anni. I was sure that was a beaver, color me surprised. And what are those things in the grass? They look like lions but I don't think that's right. :-)
ReplyDelete"Javelina in the high grasses"
DeleteLove- love- love! the red-leaves photo! I liked walking with you on the wood pathway.
ReplyDeleteThat red leaf branch was the only one in that section & stood out from all the rest.
DeleteYou chose wisely where to walk! Such gorgeous flora and fauna all together!
ReplyDeleteI walked up a muddy road to the gate yesterday! What a difference in our walks.....
I'm not much for walking in mud (around here the soil is like clay)
DeleteGreat photos. I sure miss south Texas this time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt's been downright COLD...but, finally warming up.
DeleteWonderful post, I like the way you display your images, artistic and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Martha.
DeleteThe pictures look great. Your walks are so full of exciting sights.Thanks for allowing me to enjoy them via the blog.
ReplyDelete...and, I am pleased you can come along with me!
DeleteI wondered what the animal was. I never heard of a Nutria before, but you sure got a great photo of it. You always find the most beautiful sights!
ReplyDeleteThis area is one of my favorites! Thanks Mari
DeleteI too wondered what a Nutria could be, even a Javelina. I hope you suss out that new bird Anni so that we can have some pics.
ReplyDeleteI only got one picture each of two 'unkown'...and several of the pipits
DeleteAh, a Coypu and a Peccary. Now I know. Thank goodness for Google sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI call it googlized
DeleteAnni as always the photographs are gorgeous and then you add your framing...just perfect
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Thanks C!
Deletewalking is one of my favorites to start a day.
ReplyDeleteyou saw a lot of beautiful things.
thank you for sharing wonderful photos.
Me too! Thanks.
DeleteHow wonderful to see so many animals on your walks.
ReplyDeleteIt IS enjoyable. At this park, I usually see msny.
Deletewhat a great place to walk...I had to look up a couple of those birds. The kiskadee is sure a colorful bird...
ReplyDelete...and their song is just like their name...KSSS-kah-DEE
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